15-Day Classic Wildlife Along the National Road 7

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Antananarivo - Andasibe

After landing in Antananarivo, our drive will head to the national road 2 to reach Andasibe. Night will be in Vakona forest lodge.
Activities:
• Nocturnal Visit in Voi Analamazaotra.
Driving time : 4 hours 30 distances: 142 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Best Time To Visit April, May, October and November (Best weather, less rain)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, October and November

Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Indri Common

Common
Brown Lemur Common

Other
Chameleons Common

Leaf-tailed
Geckos Common

Diademed Sifaka Occasional

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Red-bellied
Lemur Occasional

Grey
Bamboo Lemur Occasional

Mouse Lemurs Occasional

Sportive Lemurs Occasional

Parson's
Chameleon Occasional

Painted Mantella Occasional

Black-and-white
Ruffed Lemur Rare

Madagascar
Tree Boa Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Vakona Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

VOI Analamazaotra visit

Visiting of VOI national Park of Analamazaotra, the total visit may take us about 4hours followed by a pirogue visit, the tour will be led by a private guide.

Wildlife activities:
• Day visit of the VOI analamazaotra National park(3 hours trekking)
• Boat time from the heart of the forest and return back to the starting point. (45 minutes)
• Vakona reserve visit

Driving time: 4 hours 30 distances: 142 km
Transport Mode: Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Vakona Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Mantadia National PARK

Visit of the Mantadia National Park to spot the wilderness of the Easter side of Madagascar. The total time of trekking would be about 4hours. Overnight will be in Vakona forest lodge.

Wildlife activities:
• Mantadia National Park 5 hours

Driving times: 30 minuntes distances: 14 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Vakona Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Andasibe - Ankany Nofy

After breakfast our destination will head to Ankany Nofy, by following the national road 2. Ovenight will be in Palmarium Ankany Nofy.
Wildlife activities Activities:
• Night walk to spot the legendary Aye-aye, a nocturnal lemur’s endemic of Madagascar.
Driving time: 4 hours 30 distances: 128 km
Transport Mode: Private 4x4 + Boat transfer.

Main Destination:

Palmarium Reserve

Best Time To Go August to November (Less rainfall)

High Season July, August and December holidays (It gets very busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Palmarium Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Palmarium Ankany Nofy visit

Day visit in the reserve of Manambato to spot endemic species that breed on this side of MAdagascar. Ovenight will be in Palmarium Ankany Nofy.
Wildlife activities:
• Visit of Manambato reserve by boat to spot endemic lemurs of the area.
Driving times: more or less 1hours
Transport mode: Private 4x4 + Boat transfer.

Main Destination:

Palmarium Reserve

Accommodation:

Palmarium Hotel

• Mid-range lodge located inside Palmarium Reserve

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ankany nofy - Andasibe

Heading back to Andasibe after breakfast, overnight will be at VakonaForest Lodge. The 6th days would be the time to return back to Andasibe, on the way the guide will tell you a storry about the tribe that live in the area, plus a discovery of medicinal plant commonly used by local people.
Activities:
• Boat transfer
• Landscape enjoyment
driving time: 4 hours 30 distances: 128 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4 + Boat transfer.

Main Destination:

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Accommodation:

Vakona Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Andasibe - Antsirabe

Early departure from Andasibe to reach the city of Watter, on the way we will have a visit in Marozevo and Peyreiras chameleon’s Farm. After we will head to Antsirabe all along the national road 7, lunch time would be taken in Ambatolampy or Ambohimandroso. Overnight will be at Royal Palace.
Activities:
• Alluminium Manufacturer in Ambatolampy
• Zebu manufacturer
• Miniature and zebu horn visit in antsirabe
Driving time: ±8 hours distances: 298 km
Transport Mode: Private 4x4 WD.

Main Destination:

Antsirabe (City)

Accommodation:

Le Royal Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Antsirabe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Antsirabe - Ranomafana

After lunch we are going to head the road to Ranomafana, going through the city of carved wood, where we can buy some souvenir. A nocturnal visit is planned at the evening arrival. Overnight at centrest
Activities
• lunch time in artisant hotel in a specific restaurant sculptured as the legendary zafimaniry village
• Night walk to spot the smallest chameleon in the area of ranomafana
Driving time: 7 hours distances: 230 km
Transport Mode: Private 4x4 WD.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Best Time To Visit April, May, September, October and November (Mild weather, fewer rainy days)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather April, May, September, October and November

Wildlife in Ranomafana NP

Golden
Bamboo Lemur Common

Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Common

Red-bellied
Lemur Common

Greater
Bamboo Lemur Common

Grey
Bamboo Lemur Common

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Giraffe-necked
Weevil Common

Parson’s
Chameleon Common

Milne-Edwards’s
Sifaka Occasional

Rufous
Mouse Lemur Occasional

Satanic
Leaf-tailed Gecko Occasional

Painted
Mantella Occasional

Spotted
Fanaloka Rare

Ring-tailed
Mongoose Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana

To find out several species of lemurs while you are here in Madagascar, visiting Ranomafana is one of the most unescapable destinations. Cradled with his Fona and Flora, it is a unique type of different species of lemurs that we may find. Ranomafana is still the one paradise of biologist and primatologist. Whereby, the conquest of lemurs and reptile in his natural home is a real pleasure. Night will be in the Centrest.

Activities
• Activities: Ranomafana national Park Visit, the walk may take around 4 hours
• Visit of local village and natural thermal pool in the city of Ranomafana in the afternoon
Distance walk: 3 hours
Transport mode: Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Ranomafana National Park

Accommodation:

Centrest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Ranomafana NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranomafana - Anja - Tsaranoro

Early departure from Ranomafana and head to tsaranoro, on the way a visit in Anja reserve is planned to spot the lemur kata. Overnight will be in camp catta.
Activities:
• Visit of Anja reserve in Ambalavao
• Silk manufacturer
• Antaimoro paper maker
Driving time: ±4 hours distances: 140 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4 WD.

Main Destination:

Ambalavao (City)

Accommodation:

Camp Catta

• Budget lodge located outside Andringitra NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsaranoro expedition

Our plan for today is, the visit of the Cameleon’s trail in the valley of Tsaranoro. The total time of visit is a bout 4hours, to enjoy the beauty of the Betsileo region.
Madagascar, is also well known as the country of contrast. The contrast between the green side and the desert area, resulting by human activity shaped a year ago that lead into a nowadays landscape.

Activities
• Road trip
• ±4 hours visit of the Tsaranoro
• Sightseeing tour.

Main Destination:

Ambalavao (City)

Accommodation:

Camp Catta

• Budget lodge located outside Andringitra NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsaranoro - Ranohira

After Tsaranoro our destination for today is to head to Ranohira, the village of the endemic local tribes. Rich in culture, biodiversity and archeologies, the visit of the national Park of Isalo is one of the highlight of the trip. Upon our arrival in the hotel, a briefing will be made with the local tour guide that will lead the path the day after.
Activities
• Road trip
• Sunset at the Isalo's Windows
• Sightseeing tour
Driving time : 6 hours distances: 225 km
Transport mode : Private 4x4 WD.

Main Destination:

Ranohira (Town)

Accommodation:

Hotel H1 Isalo

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Isalo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Isalo national Park

Discovered in the last decade as a Jurassic park, Isalo on his own are rich not only on Fona and Flora, but also by the customs and the culture of the local tribe. Natural swimming pool, picnic within Mother Nature. Isalo is amongst the highlight of this trip to the big south. Overnight will be in H1 hotel.
Activities:
walk and visit in the Isalo National Park,
Driving time: 1/2 hours, distances drive: 22km
Distance walk: more or less 4 hours
Transport mode: Private 4x4 WD.

Main Destination:

Isalo National Park

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best hiking conditions)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)

Best Weather June to August

Wildlife in Isalo NP

Ring-tailed
Lemur Common

Western
Plated Lizard Common

Verreaux's Sifaka Occasional

Red-fronted
Brown Lemur Occasional

Oustalet's
Chameleon Occasional

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Jewel Chameleon Occasional

Stump-tailed
Chameleon Occasional

Merrem's
Madagascar Swift Occasional

Grey
Mouse Lemur Rare

Red-tailed
Sportive Lemur Rare

Painted
Burrowing Frog Rare

Blue-legged
Mantella Rare

Fossa Very Rare

Madagascar
Tree Boa Very Rare

Accommodation:

Hotel H1 Isalo

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Isalo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ranohira - Zombitse - Tulear - Ifaty

Heading to the big south, by going down to the national ROAD 7, on the way we will make a short visit of a Gems showroom. This would be our first time seeing a baobab at the National Park of Zombitse. Overnight at Labella Dona.

Activities
• Visit of Zombitse National Park
• Visit of Ilakakathe city of Gems

Driving time: 6 hours distances: 265 km
Transport mode: Private 4WD.

Main Destination:

Ifaty (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

La Bella Donna Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Ifaty (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ifaty - Tulear - Antananarivo

The last days of our tour will be a tour in Antananarivo city before dropping to the international airport. Overnight will be in Nosy Manga hotel.
Activities
• Local flight with Madagascar Airline, checking must be 2 hours from departure.
Flying time : ±1,30 hours distances: ±135 km
Transport mode: Private 4x4.

Main Destination:

Antananarivo (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.